Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2012

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung WB150F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WB150F making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung WB150F
EX-Z550 | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Casio EX-Z550
WB150F | EX-Z550 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB150F
EX-Z550 | WB150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 against the WB150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and WB150F.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung WB150F |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 143 grams (0.32 lb) | 188 grams (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $149 | $230 |